Abstract
We conducted a seroprevalence study and exposure survey of healthcare workers to assess the risk of nosocomial transmission of Nipah virus during an outbreak in Bangladesh in 2004. No evidence of recent Nipah virus infection was detected despite substantial exposures and minimal use of personal protective equipment.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Academic Medical Centers
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Bangladesh / epidemiology
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Cross Infection / blood
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Cross Infection / epidemiology*
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Cross Infection / transmission*
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Cross Infection / virology
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Disease Outbreaks
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Henipavirus Infections / blood
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Henipavirus Infections / transmission*
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Henipavirus Infections / virology
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Humans
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Infection Control / methods
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Interviews as Topic
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Nipah Virus / isolation & purification*
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Nipah Virus / pathogenicity
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Personnel, Hospital / statistics & numerical data*
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Protective Clothing / statistics & numerical data*
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Risk Assessment
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Risk Factors
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Seroepidemiologic Studies